GitHub Store - app store for GitHub releases - installer.
Publisher’s description
What is GitHub Store?
GitHub Store by rainxchzed is open-source Windows software in the firewall & privacy category. It ranks 47th by popularity among firewall & privacy in this catalogue. It is written in Kotlin.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.2, released on June 26, 2026. The version history goes back to March 17, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (komi-store/komi-store) has 19,710 stars. Similar programs include OnionShare, Portmaster and dnscrypt-proxy.
Project description on GitHub: “🩵 A free, open-source app store for developers' releases on GitHub, Codeberg & Forgejo — browse, discover, and install apps with one click. Formerly GitHub Store.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GitHub Store is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitHub Store safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A24C459FAE44481643CDCF2995D11550ACA2F1BCEACA798A9A9859C829649FC1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.2Latest | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.6.2 | March 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id zed.rainxch.githubstore -emsiexec /i Komi-Store-1.9.2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D93AC224-6E7E-3D57-85E0-0502D87704C8} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- rainxchzed
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/komi-store/komi-store
- Written in
- Kotlin
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.9.2
- Released
- June 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 17, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 19,710
- GitHub forks
- 748
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- zed.rainxch.githubstore
- MSI product code
- {D93AC224-6E7E-3D57-85E0-0502D87704C8}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitHub Store free?
Yes. GitHub Store is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is GitHub Store safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GitHub Store with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GitHub Store be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does GitHub Store run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GitHub Store?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 17, 2026.
Can I use GitHub Store without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GitHub Store?
OnionShare, Portmaster, dnscrypt-proxy, DingTalk Workspace CLI and Prey Anti-Theft. The alternatives page compares them.
